gamefisher wont stay in gear

[hambandit]

ive got a 7.5 gamefisher that wont stay in gear. it starts and runs alrite, and the shifter moved freely, it clicks from neutral to forward but then you have to push it down pretty hard to get it to go into gear, it clicks like its slipping or not engaging properly, and it likes to pop back out of gear all the time. it doesnt change whether the motor is hot or cold. any help?

 

[hambandit]

Re: gamefisher wont stay in gear

update, went out fishing and broke it good today. doesnt even click like its tryin to go into gear anymore, just freewheels. thank god for the electric lol.

ive never been inside an outboard before, anyone wanna walk me through taking it apart?

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: gamefisher wont stay in gear

The techs on the board are probably gonna need a model# and/or serial number hambandit...you might as well go get it and post it.

Sears had a lot of different versions of their Gamefishers...

Chuck

 

[hambandit]

Re: gamefisher wont stay in gear

its a tecumseh powerhead iirc. ill get numbers tomorrow.

any help is appreciated

 

[hambandit]

Re: gamefisher wont stay in gear

model is 217-585940

is it possible to convert this to direct drive in lieu of buying parts?

 

[hambandit]

Re: gamefisher wont stay in gear

anyone?